Danny Pennant

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Gary Lucy has revealed that his character Danny Pennant will make a bee-line for Janine Butcher.

Viewers will see Danny return to the Walford soap tonight (June 7) as he attends the grand opening of Ian Beale's new restaurant.

Lucy had previously hinted that a new romance could be on the cards for Danny.

Speaking to Kate Garraway on ITV's Lorraine, Lucy said: "He comes in tonight and he makes a bee-line for Charlie Brooks's character Janine.

"I think he sees that she's the one with the money on the Square and there's a little bit of chemistry there. I think he's interested in tapping into her.

"Obviously Masood is from the storyline last year where Danny had a fling with the character Syed, so Masood isn't too pleased to see him."

Lucy also revealed that he was pleased to get the opportunity to return to the show as he felt there was more to explore with Danny.

He said: "We had spoke about it, but there was nothing confirmed. I think it would have been a real shame [if he hadn't] because I felt that it was a great opportunity for me to play such a different kind of character - quite complex.

"I think there was so much more to be explored there, and hopefully over the coming weeks and months, there should be."

EastEnders airs Danny's return to Walford tonight at 8pm on BBC One.

[tammyy2j]

^ So his isn't gay anymore

[Siobhan]

^ So his isn't gay anymore

mmm apparently not, unless he think Janine is a drag queen!

[Siobhan]

^ So his isn't gay anymore

mmm apparently not, unless he think Janine is a drag queen!

[lizann]

^ So his isn't gay anymore

rumours of him and peter beale getting together

[lizann]

^ So his isn't gay anymore

rumours of him and peter beale getting together

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Gary Lucy has said that his character Danny Pennant's sexuality is "complicated".

Danny seems to be taking a big interest in Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) when he returns to Walford next week, which infuriates her estranged husband Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd).

While Danny's intentions aren't clear, fans know that he was at the centre of a love triangle with Syed Masood and Christian Clarke last year.

Lucy told Soaplife of the new storyline: "When he turned up last time at the restaurant, he picked up on Janine and now he's come back to tell her that he'd like to help her with her investments.

"He's got his eye on Janine. But whether or not that is something that will develop romantically, we'll have to wait and see.

"He isn't what you think he is. That's the great thing about Danny. Nothing is ever as it seems with him. Michael is relieved that Danny's gay, but you never know, he might have that smile wiped off his face. Danny is a complicated character as far as his sexuality goes."

While Danny was initially introduced as a guest last year, he is now a regular character for the soap.

Lucy added: "I've got a long-term contract so I'm around for a while."

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Gary Lucy has said that he wants to keep fans guessing about his character's sexuality.

The actor's alter ego Danny Pennant previously had a fling with Syed Masood, but a new storyline sees him trying to charm businesswoman Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).

Speaking on ITV's This Morning today (July 11), Lucy revealed that Danny's true intentions will remain ambiguous for a few weeks.

Lucy explained: "He's quite complex when it comes to his sexual preference. Last time he was seen, he made a beeline for Janine and realised that she was the one with the money on the Square.

"I think he's quite charming, and as the weeks go on, we learn a little bit more about Danny and what lengths he's willing to go to, to get what he wants. Whether it's a romantic thing or whether it's just purely for his own personal gain remains to be seen."

Asked whether Danny really is gay, he replied: "It's difficult to say at the moment, but as the weeks go on, it becomes clear. I think he's complex, and some might say greedy!"

Viewers will see Janine's estranged husband Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) repeatedly try to warn her off Danny. However, Danny is able to stay in control of the situation.

Lucy added: "I think he's quite easy to adapt to any situation and he's quite charming and confident in himself, in both ways - in his sexuality and his business mind. At the beginning it's quite a fun relationship and Janine thinks that he's going to introduce her to a lot of rich city boys.

"I think with him, nothing is as it seems. At the beginning at least, you're always left guessing about what he's thinking and what he's up to at any time."

EastEnders continues tonight (July 11) at 7.30pm on BBC One.

[tammyy2j]

I wouldn't be surprised if Michael tried it on with him just to keep Janine and her cash away from him

[lizann]

I wouldn't be surprised if Michael tried it on with him just to keep Janine and her cash away from him

there is rumour talk now of mikey moon sleeping with him